Explore the Family Name Franta
The meaning of Franta
Czech: from a short form of the personal name František, Czech form of Francis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Franta in the United States?
The surname Franta has seen a slight decline in popularity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 39,678 and by 2010 it had dropped to 40,204, indicating a 1.33% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of people carrying the Franta surname increased from 521 to 545, representing a 4.61% growth in that period. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also saw a small drop of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #40,204 | -1.33% |
| Count | 521 | 545 | 4.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Franta
When observing the ethnic identity of those bearing the Franta name, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority identify as White, with figures remaining steady between 2000 and 2010 at around 96%. There was a noticeable increase within the Hispanic category, which rose from 0.96% to 1.47%, indicating a change of 53.13%. The percentage of Frantas identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 1.34% to 1.28%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories was either suppressed for privacy or remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 96.15% | -0.01% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.47% | 53.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.28% | -4.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |